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Newport Dollar General remains closed for rodent infestation [News Blog]

By Perry County Times By Jim T. Ryan Staff Writer Newport Dollar General remains closed for rodent infestation The Dollar General store in Newport remains closed a month after an inspection found a severe rodent infestation, with the company saying it is working to address the problem. The state Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services…


Bad Conditions in Shelter – Residents asked to Leave

By Michelle Williams Michelle.Williams@masslive.com On a cold Tuesday morning in January, Adaly Perez woke up and checked on her 1-year-old daughter, Ava. The night prior, Perez had dressed Ava in a pink and grey leopard print sleep suit. In the morning, Perez noticed small black dots on her daughter’s pajamas: mouse droppings.   She lives…


Family Concerned Over Rat Lungworm’s Lasting Impact on Baby’s Development [News Blog]

[News Blog] Mar 10, 2018 By Brigette Namata: Knon 2 PAHOA, Hawaii (KHON2) – A Hawaii island baby is recovering from rat lungworm, though the family has concerns the disease has affected his development. Kanehekili Tauanuu, also known as Kane, is 16 months old. The Tauanuu family lives in the Puna district. In September 2017, Santini…


Paterson closes Eastside High School baking kitchen due to Rodent Problems [News blog]

Jayed Rahman: Paterson Times   The kitchen used to teach students how to bake at the School of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism at Eastside High School was forced to close last Thursday due to rodent problems and lack of running water. Inspectors from the Paterson Board of Health responded to the school on report…


Do Rats Attack People? [Longboat Key]

Will rats attack humans? Will rats bite people and are they dangerous? It is only typical for a rat to bite or attack a human IF IT IS STARTLED. Typically this will occur if they encounter a human that has some source of food on them. For example (warning graphic description) such as a baby, or elderly…


Do Rats Come Out During the Day? [Lakewood Ranch]

Do Rats Come Out During the Day? Rats are nocturnal animals, so usually they do not come out during the day. Their activity occurs during the dusk till dawn hours. If for some reason you observe rats coming out during the day, it could mean a couple different things. #1 The nest has been disturbed…


Venice, FL What Animals Hide In Attics?

Have you ever wondered, which animals hide in attics? You are in the right place… First lets touch on why the animals are there. Attics make great homey habitats for wildlife because they are rarely visited by humans. Also, they are warmer in the winter time and most of them are filled with lots of…


Sarasota, FL Hearing Noises in My Attic

Help! I’m hearing sounds coming from above my ceiling! Have you been hearing loud noises that are unexplained in your Sarasota or Manatee county home? There are a wide range of animals that could be causing those noises. Keep reading to learn more about what could be causing them, and how to take care of the…


RATS LOVE SOY – Rodents in the news

SUBARU SOY – BASED WIRING LAWSUIT FILED IN HAWAII November 26, 2017 — A Subaru soy-based wiring lawsuit alleges mice, rats and other rodents chew and destroy wiring and fuel lines, leaving owners with huge repair bills. The lawsuit alleges the fuel lines and wiring use soy-based insulation that is biodegradable, environmentally friendly and less expensive…


Rat Removal [Anna Maria] Rat Lungworm News

Rat Removal [Anna Maria] Rat Lungworm News A parasite is spreading through Florida, and it really is as bad as it’s sounds. It’s called rat lungworm and can cause meningitis in humans and animals.  The parasitic roundworm is native to Hawaii where there have been six confirmed cases this year. University of Florida researchers tested…